Scrap all local taxes on flight tickets - Political risk analyst

A petroleum economist and political risk analyst, Dr. Theo Acheampong, has proposed some ideas he believes could stimulate additional demands for the Ho Airport.

He wants the government to, with immediate effect, scrap all local taxes on flight tickets for those travelling to and from the airport only.

The economist has also asked the government to engage the Ghana Air Force to consider setting up a squadron [and related facilities] to be based at the airport.

In his view, the airport could become a mixed-use civilian and military airport like Takoradi and Tamale.

He further proposed that the government should engage national and regional businesses to establish light industries and manufacturing companies around the airport.

He shared the ideas on his official Facebook page.

Below is the post on Facebook

Some ideas on what can be done to stimulate additional demand for the Ho Airport:

Immediately scrap all local taxes on flight tickets for those travelling to and from the airport only.

Engage the Ghana Airforce to consider setting up a Squadron [and related facilities] to be based there; Ho could become a mixed-use civilian and military airport like Takoradi and Tamale.

Engage national and regional businesses to establish light industries and manufacturing companies around the airport s.t. business feasibility analysis.

Engage with local tour companies to package and provide 2-day weekend tours of the Volta region.

Flights will depart on Friday afternoon and return to Accra on Sunday evening. A mix of sightseeing to Amedzofe and other sites within say 50 square km.

Any other ideas? Do share ….